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Offline redrider736

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Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« on: February 17, 2015, 05:36:06 PM »
Am I able to run the wiring for the MotoGadget M-Switch through Woodcraft Clip-Ons ??? I don't own any of it yet just trying to figure out my front controls and Elec...
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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2015, 06:23:14 PM »
Why couldn't you? You need to drill holes obviously. haha. The bars are alloy so it'll be a breeze.
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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2015, 07:52:43 PM »
I hope it wasn't the stupidest question asked??  :o ... but guess I don't mind asking before committing to a order..

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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2015, 12:14:19 AM »
Not a stupid question at all. A friend of mine has recently hit a problem with his Suzuki, he bought some Renthals for it and then found he couldn't get all the wiring through because of the smaller inside diameter of the new bars. Might be something worth checking before you commit to buy :)
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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2015, 06:51:33 AM »
Not a stupid question at all. A friend of mine has recently hit a problem with his Suzuki, he bought some Renthals for it and then found he couldn't get all the wiring through because of the smaller inside diameter of the new bars. Might be something worth checking before you commit to buy :)

It's not a lot of wiring though. He was asking about being able to run the wires from the M-switch through the bars. That's only a few wires at best. Not the hefty bundles that come with the stock controls.  ;)
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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2015, 07:52:42 AM »
Yes you can. The m-switch has 2 24AWG wires per button. In fact, they are designed to be run internally. You might want to fish some extension wire from the end out to the switch, then sheath it and push back internally. A rubber grommet installed in the end with a small hole drilled for the wire bundle to pass thru.
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Re: Internal Handlebar Wiring w/Clip-Ons
« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2015, 01:58:19 PM »

ThX Boyz for the info !


Yes you can. A rubber grommet installed in the end with a small hole drilled for the wire bundle to pass thru.

Calj737, Was going to ask ...... but see you beat me to it .. ThX !
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